Henrique Martins

Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon

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Total Citations

116

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About

Henrique Martins is a robotics researcher whose work spans several decades, with a primary focus on teleoperation, human-robot interaction, and robotic perception. He is best known for his pioneering contributions to immersive teleoperation systems, particularly in the context of search and rescue (SAR) robotics, where reliable remote operation can mean the difference between life and death. Martins' most influential work centers on the use of head-mounted displays (HMDs) to provide operators with immersive, stereoscopic 3D visual feedback from field robots. His 2009 paper on immersive 3D teleoperation for SAR robots, which has garnered 66 citations, introduced a compelling alternative to conventional teleoperation interfaces, enabling operators to perceive robot environments with significantly greater spatial awareness. This work was further refined in a 2014 follow-up study (47 citations) that systematically evaluated HMD-based systems for field robot control, cementing his reputation in this niche. Earlier in his career, Martins also contributed to computer vision research, exploring vision algorithms for robotic bin-picking as far back as 1982. Taken together, his body of work reflects a sustained commitment to bridging human perception and robotic capability, making him a noteworthy figure in applied robotics research.